POS developer SpeedLine integrates kitchen automation software

February 13, 2015

Vancouver, Canada-based pizza and delivery restaurant point of sale developer SpeedLine Solutions Inc. announced a new integration with ConnectSmart Kitchen…

Dunkin' Brands reports Q4, 2014 fiscal results

February 5, 2015

Dunkin' Brands reported Q4 and 2014 fiscal year results.

Yum! Brands reports 2014, Q4 financial results

February 5, 2015

Yum! Brands Inc. reported full-year 2014 results and results for Q4 ended Dec. 27, 2014.

Cousins Subs provides $4K in grants to local charities

February 5, 2015

Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs' Make It Better Foundation awarded $4,000 to three local charities—Hope Center of Waukesha, the Severson Sisters – Super Girl…

Nathan's Famous reports Q3 results

February 4, 2015

Nathan's Famous Inc. reported results for Q3 of the 2015 fiscal year that ended Dec. 28.

New Burger King opening draws thousands in France

February 3, 2015

Despite France's reputation for fine dining, the opening of a new Burger King in Lille drew thousands of visitors.

McDonald's 'Pay with Lovin' a top scoring ad

February 3, 2015

McDonald’s ‘Pay with Lovin’ ad is one of the top-scoring ads for the 2015 Super Bowl, according to Ace Metrix advertising analytics.

Net zero energy is possible for McDonald's, study says

February 3, 2015

A study by Rocky Mountain Institute, Fisher Nickel Inc. and New Buildings Institute seeks to help McDonald’s Corporation understand whether it would be…

Cheddar flavor fries introduced to Latin American McDonald's

February 3, 2015

Cheddar flavor is now available for McDonald’s customers in Latin America to shake onto their fries in honor of the "Penguins of Madagascar," the animated…

Wendy's releases preliminary 2014 financial results

February 3, 2015

The company plans to release its audited financial results on or before Feb. 26.

Jones Soda launches fountain in Fuddruckers, Flying Saucer Pizza and other locations

February 3, 2015

Jones Soda Co. today announced the official launch and expansion of its Jones Cane Sugar Soda fountain program.

Tech, choice among driving consumer trends for 2015, says NRA

February 3, 2015

It's not surprising that today's restaurant consumer expects restaurants to offer technologies which make the dining experience as frictionless as possible…

Tim Horton's bringing back chance to win cars, prepaid cards

February 2, 2015

Tim Horton's is bringing back its RRRoll Up the Rim to Win campaign for a chance to win more than 48 million prizes.

Sometimes love just ain't enough: #McDonaldsPayment brings out the crazy all over Twitter

McDonald's now infamous Super Bowl ad promoting its new campaign of accepting hugs for payment has exploded on Twitter, and not in the gentlest of ways.

Tuesday roundup: butter meets burgers, Oreos sweet on Cinnabon

February 2, 2015

Last week saw a variety of new menu items.

Make every year count

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

At the start of 2014, I was heavily anticipating the final FDA menu labeling regulations and its subsequent impact on the restaurant industry. While it took…

Shakeaway reveals Fit & Healthy menu options

January 30, 2015

Shakeaway is offering a Fit & Healthy menu for the winter season.

Chick-fil-A offering free coffee all through February

January 30, 2015

Customers can drop in for hot coffee or iced coffee at no charge during the entire month of February.

From lawsuits to 'factory food': 6 things wrong with McDonald's

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

The Board of Directors of McDonald's Corporation announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Don Thompson will retire March 1, 2015, after almost 2…

Bigger isn't always better: the case for limited menus

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Limited menus for QSRs and fast casual restaurants have financial and operational benefits.